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- January 29, 2024
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The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating the death of a man after a traffic trash on Jan. 27, on the 600 block of L Street, SE.
According to MPD documents, a pick-up truck was parked at the location when a male pedestrian walked westbound, in the street, towards the truck. As the pedestrian reached the driver’s side door, the pick-u truck began to move and struck the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The victim was identified as 37-year-old Torre Desmond Gray Sr.
The driver of the truck fled the scene, but later contacted police.
The preliminary investigation revealed the individuals knew one another.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident should call police.
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